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Bibiano Fernandes and Stephen Loman will collide at ONE on Prime Video 4 in a possible title eliminator. Fabricio Andrade, the division's No. 1 contender, has selected who he believes will emerge victorious.
Fernandes enters his 15th ONE appearance as a former long-time bantamweight champion. The upcoming fight will serve as his first outing since he was dethroned by John Lineker this past March.
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Meanwhile, Loman is prepping for the biggest fight of his life. Possessing a 2-0 ONE record, 'The Sniper' is viewed as a viable championship contender.
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The division's current top contender, Andrade, recently revealed his pick for the fight in an interview with SCMP MMA. 'Wonder Boy' said:
“I’m picking Loman on that one. I will say Bibiano can win by a submission out of nowhere, but Loman is looking fresh. He’s young. He’s got striking and takedowns. His fight with Shoko Sato, it gave the idea that it’s hard to submit him. He’s also got a nice game on top so I would say he’ll win.”
Catch the full interview below:
Fabricio Andrade in line for another title shot
25-year-old rising star Andrade cemented his place at the top of the bantamweight division with his performance at ONE on Prime Video 3.
Many wondered how the young fighter would fare against the battle-tested Lineker. Yet, Andrade quickly proved his worth by out-striking the former champ. However, an illegal groin strike halted the Brazilian's title hopes for the time being.
Expect 'Wonder Boy' to compete for the belt once again in his next bout. Fabricio Andrade spoke to ONE Championship about his current mindset, saying:
“Now, I'm the best bantamweight in ONE and one of the best in the world, so having the belt would be very important to me. I already gave up my vacation to be able to go back to the gym and continue training. Now, I'll wait to find out who will be my opponent for the belt.”
It's quite possible that Andrade will face the winner of Fernandes vs. Loman for the belt, due to Lineker missing weight and being stripped of his title.
Make sure to check back for an announcement regarding Fabricio Andrade's next fight, as it's sure to be another bantamweight world title bout.
Check out the entire ONE on Prime Video 3 lead card below:
